About Us

St.Amant supports over 5,000 people in Manitoba with developmental disabilities, autism and acquired brain injury. We are a not-for-profit organization that offers a wide range of supports for adults, children and their families. Our over 2,000 staff follow a person-centered approach and adapt to the needs of each person and each family.

St.Amant is committed to fostering a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility where everyone is respected, valued and empowered to bring their authentic selves - free from fear of discrimination - while celebrating the diverse identities and experiences that enrich our community. We stand firmly against individual and systemic discrimination and racism as per the Canadian Human Rights Act.

Position Summary

Under the general direction of the Manager Infection Prevention and Control, Clinical Collaborative Practices, Health and Transition Services (H&TS;) and while demonstrating a commitment to the Mission, Vision and Values of St.Amant, the Clinical Resource Nurse provides clinical nursing care to people supported at H&TS;:

- Providing expert nursing care to selected individuals and their families;
- Collaborating with the interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary team in the planning, implementation and evaluation of care;
- Initiating diagnostic and therapeutic investigations/interventions as per scope of practice; acting as a clinical and information resource;
- Participating in orientation and educational activities at the individual, family, team and organization levels;
- Participating in rounds and in clinical research project;
- Attending clinical and outreach activities;





- Supporting performance conversations with unregulated health provides at the site and performing other related duties as assigned

The Clinical Resource Nurse facilitates efficiency and effectiveness in clinical health care and service to people supported by H&TS.; The Clinical Resource Nurse models and promotes a strong person-centred focused service approach that supports independence, individual choice and personalized environments while recognizing that the person is part of a greater community whereby a family centred approach is also support.

Qualifications

Education

- Graduate of an approved Registered Nursing education program (RN or RPN required)
- Bachelor of Nursing Degree preferred or equivalent, combination of education and experience will be considered
- Current Basic Life Support - Health Care Provider level (BCLS-HCP) required
- Mindful Practice for Direct Support Qualified required or a commitment to successfully completing this training within 3 months of start date
- Current Non-Violent Crisis Intervention training required or a commitment to successfully completing this training within 6 months of start date
- Vulnerable Person's Act (VPA) training required
- Family Centred Practice training required or a commitment to successfully completing this training within 3 months of start date




- PACCA (Child Protection and Reporting Child Abuse) required or a commitment to successfully completing this training within 3 months of start date
- Specialized Behaviour Management Training required or a commitment to successfully completing this training within 6 months of start date
- Current Critical Incident Stress Management Defusing level training is an asset

Experience

- Minimum of three (3) years as a RN or RPN
- Minimum of three (3) years working with people with developmental disabilities, ABI and/or Autism
- Minimum of one (1) year in a formal supervisory or leadership role such as a Resource Nurse, Nurse Clinician, or Nurse Consultant is an asset
- Expertise and competence in nursing practice, interviewing, teaching and group dynamics
- Robust interest in the needs/issues of persons with significant intellectual and physical disabilities and extensive knowledge of the history of services, current philosophy and service trends concerning their care and lifestyle
- Familiar with the MNU Collective Agreement and CRNM, CRPNM and CLPN practice standards and minimum competencies
- Familiar with the MGEU Collective Agreement

Other

- Valid Class 5 Manitoba Drivers License and access to own vehicle is required
- Knowledge of and adherence to:

- College of Registered Nurses of Manitoba Standards of Practice for Registered Nurses
- Canadian Nurses Association Code of Ethics for Registered Nurses
- Scope of practice as documented in the Regulated Health Professions Act (RHPA) and Regional/Facility/Unit policies, procedures, protocols and guidelines
- All relevant legislated acts, i

📌 Clinical Resource Nurse (Winnipeg)
🏢 St.Amant
📍 Winnipeg